iPhone How-Tos
Step-by-step guides to how to do what you want with your iPhone, from setting it up, transferring phone numbers, syncing your content, and more.
iPhone 3GS Set Up Guide
Many iPhone 3GS owners are upgrading from earlier models, either the original iPhone or the iPhone 3G. While the setup process for the iPhone 3GS is fairly similar to that used for both earlier models, here's a step-by-step guide to setting up and using your iPhone 3GS.
Many iPhone 3GS owners are upgrading from earlier models, either the original iPhone or the iPhone 3G. While the setup process for the iPhone 3GS is fairly similar to that used for both earlier models, here's a step-by-step guide to setting up and using your iPhone 3GS.
Creating an iTunes Store Account
The iPhone requires an iTunes Store account for set up and use. Here's how to create your account.
The iPhone requires an iTunes Store account for set up and use. Here's how to create your account.
How to Set Up an iPhone 3G When Upgrading
Once you've got your iPhone 3G home from the store, the first thing to do is set it up. If you're upgrading from the first-generation iPhone, the process is almost exactly the same. If you're new to the iPhone, though, you'll find the process pretty easy, too.
Once you've got your iPhone 3G home from the store, the first thing to do is set it up. If you're upgrading from the first-generation iPhone, the process is almost exactly the same. If you're new to the iPhone, though, you'll find the process pretty easy, too.
How to Activate an iPhone
In order to being using your iPhone, you have to activate it using iTunes. This is a step-by-step guide to everything you need to know about how to activate your iPhone and start using it right away!
In order to being using your iPhone, you have to activate it using iTunes. This is a step-by-step guide to everything you need to know about how to activate your iPhone and start using it right away!
How to Sync iPhone and iTunes
Once you’ve activated your iPhone, you need to sync it to the data on your computer. ITunes manually syncs some data, like contacts and calendars, but relies on you to choose what music and movies to sync. Here's a short guide to your iPhone syncing options in iTunes.
Once you’ve activated your iPhone, you need to sync it to the data on your computer. ITunes manually syncs some data, like contacts and calendars, but relies on you to choose what music and movies to sync. Here's a short guide to your iPhone syncing options in iTunes.
How To Turn Off or Restart an iPhone
The iPhone goes to sleep by default after it’s been inactive for a certain period of time. But what if you want to actually turn off the iPhone, not just let it sleep?
The iPhone goes to sleep by default after it’s been inactive for a certain period of time. But what if you want to actually turn off the iPhone, not just let it sleep?
How to Conserve iPhone Battery Life
A handful of smart tips from Macs.About.com on how to squeeze the most life out of your iPhone's battery.
A handful of smart tips from Macs.About.com on how to squeeze the most life out of your iPhone's battery.
The Many Uses of the iPhone Home Button
Did you know that the iPhone’s Home button, the button at the bottom center of the phone, has more uses than just returning you to the phone’s default screen? It can also be used to control the iPhone’s phone and iPod features with just a few changed settings.
Did you know that the iPhone’s Home button, the button at the bottom center of the phone, has more uses than just returning you to the phone’s default screen? It can also be used to control the iPhone’s phone and iPod features with just a few changed settings.
Rearranging the iPhone Home Screen Icons
Starting with iPhone software 1.1.3, you can rearrange the icons on the iPhone’s home screen, including moving them to other screens. Here’s how it all works.
Starting with iPhone software 1.1.3, you can rearrange the icons on the iPhone’s home screen, including moving them to other screens. Here’s how it all works.